"It is imperative that the EU comes to a harmonised position
on this issue," said Nick Pateras, European managing director
at medical cannabis distribution company Materia Ventures.
"Currently, those who want to engage with the cannabis market
have to be in tune with the nuances between countries. It is
not a simple drag-and-drop procedure for each market."

"It has become a case of waiting for government to catch
up," said Robert Jappie, a London-based head of cannabis law at
Mackrell Turner Garrett, who specialises in cannabis law.
"Regulation in this market is still underdeveloped."

KEY TAKEAWAYS

There is increased interest in Europe’s
cannabis sector but obstacles still stand in the
way;